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Why Church Isn’t Optional for Christians

Posted by Melissa Musick | May 15, 2016 by Melissa Musick
Posted in Uncategorized | Under Church, Gospel, Jesus, Liturgy, Mass, Misc: Article, Protestant, Ritual, Sacraments, Scripture, Worship |

daughter under pew at church

Our Protestant brother, Paul Kauflin, writes for On Faith about why you shouldn’t stay home this Sunday. Read it here: Why Church Isn’t Optional for Christians. (Above: the view from my pew.)

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TCC Playlist: Ave Maria by Cantus and Chanticleer
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